Konsta
Helenius
C · BUF
- WAR
- 0.1
- PTS
- 4
2025-26№ 322 / 615
Konsta Helenius (Buffalo Sabres) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Konsta Helenius
#94CPlays: Winger · 16% of faceoffs
Buffalo Sabres
HEIGHT : 180 cm · WEIGHT : 88 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : May 10, 2006 · Ylojarvi, Finland
Drafted : 2024 · BUF · round 1, pick #14
Contract : $975,000 · 2024-25 → 2027-28 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $97,500
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Buffalo Sabres | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | Buffalo Sabres | 9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 20 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Buffalo Sabres | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
Konsta Helenius: our analysis
2025-26 season: 9 GP, 1 G, 3 A, 4 PTS, +1 +/-, 11:55 TOI. WAR 0.1 (322nd of 615).
Konsta Helenius is in his first season in the league. In 2025-26, He his WAR of 0.1 ranks 322nd among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: penalties (+0.3).
Konsta Helenius's story
On 7 February 2024 Konsta Helenius announced himself in Liiga with a hat trick for Mikkelin Jukurit, becoming the second-youngest player to reach that mark and one of only five to do so before turning 18. He closed that season with 14 goals and 36 points across 51 games, a clear indicator of his offensive instincts.
Raised playing multiple sports alongside his older brother Kalle — two years his senior — Helenius developed coordination and athletic versatility through hockey, soccer, badminton and tennis. Those qualities helped him draw early attention from NHL scouts; Buffalo selected him 14th overall in the 2024 NHL entry draft and he signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Sabres on 8 July 2024.
Helenius began his North American pro career in the AHL. He spent the entire 2024–25 season with the Rochester Americans and took another step forward in 2025–26, recording 30 points (9 goals, 21 assists) in 34 games and earning a spot in the 2026 AHL All-star Classic. Buffalo called him up on 15 January 2026; he made his NHL debut on 19 January and in his second NHL appearance, on 20 January, he scored his first NHL goal, added two assists and was named the first star in a 5–3 win over the Nashville Predators.
He experienced his first playoff action as a black ace in the 2026 postseason and scored his first NHL playoff goal on 14 May in a 6–3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Internationally, Helenius was the youngest player on Finland's roster at the 2024 World Juniors and returned for the tournament in 2025. At the 2026 IIHF World Championship he delivered the golden goal in overtime of the final against Switzerland, toppled two Swiss players in his immediate celebration and was named man of the match.
Practically, Helenius' game is defined by timely scoring and playmaking in pressure situations. His youth numbers show a forward who can both finish chances and set up teammates, stepping up at crucial moments for club and country.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 12:60
- PP TOI/GP
- 1:15
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.27
- EV points
- 3
- Hits
- 11
- Blocks
- 4
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 48.1 %
- Off. zone starts
- 28.1 %
- Faceoffs
- 12.5 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
9
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
99/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
75/ 80
First line or top pair
Ceiling: 12.3 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
89 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
5.4
the most likely outcome
NHLe
38
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 63 games)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
17between 5 and 29 (80% range)
- Goals
- 5
- Assists
- 12
- Games
- 59
So far: 3 pts in 11 games. The team has played 17 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.29 pts per game (last season: 0.44).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
Out· Upper Body· expected back November 17
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.1
wins above replacement
-0.1 to 0.3 — 90% interval
322 of 615 forwards
+0.7 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.1
- EV defense
- +0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.0
- Penalties
- +0.3
- Average → replacement
- +0.3
In goals.
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 144.6 km/h91st percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.4 km/h27th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1646th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 41.7 %46th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 38.6 km32nd percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.16 km36th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.1 %49th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.1 %49th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 40.3 %43rd percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1232nd percentile | 139th percentile | 8.3 %20th percentile |
| High danger | 327th percentile | 034th percentile | 0.0 %10th percentile |
| Mid range | 442nd percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %32nd percentile |
| Long range | 272nd percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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CBJKonsta Helenius: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Konsta Helenius have in 2026-27?
Konsta Helenius has 1 goal and 3 points (2 assists) in 11 games in 2026-27.
How old is Konsta Helenius?
Konsta Helenius is 20 years old: he was born on May 11, 2006.
How tall is Konsta Helenius, and how much does he weigh?
Konsta Helenius is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).
Where is Konsta Helenius from?
Finland: Konsta Helenius was born in Ylojarvi, Finland.
What team does Konsta Helenius play for?
Konsta Helenius plays for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL, at C, wearing number 94.
Is Konsta Helenius injured?
Yes: Konsta Helenius is injured and out (upper body). He is expected back around November 17.
How good is Konsta Helenius?
Konsta Helenius produced 0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 322nd of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Konsta Helenius make?
Konsta Helenius carries a cap hit of $975K per season, on a contract worth $2.9M in total over 3 years.
When does Konsta Helenius's contract end?
Konsta Helenius's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Konsta Helenius a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 322nd of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
How has Konsta Helenius played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Konsta Helenius has 2 points (0 goals, 2 assists).
What are Konsta Helenius's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Konsta Helenius has 20 games, 2 goals, 5 assists and 7 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 4 points in 9 games.
Where was Konsta Helenius drafted?
Konsta Helenius was drafted 14th overall (round 1) by Buffalo Sabres in 2024.
Is Konsta Helenius better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.00 points per game at home (0 in 5 games) and 0.50 on the road (3 in 6 games).
How does Konsta Helenius perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Konsta Helenius has 4 games and 2 points in his career. His pace (0.50 points per game) is higher than his regular-season pace (0.35).
Is Konsta Helenius a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 17 points in 2026-27, or 0.29 points per game.
Does Konsta Helenius have siblings?
Yes: his brother Kalle (two years older; they played hockey, soccer, badminton and tennis together).
What is Konsta Helenius's nationality?
Konsta Helenius is Finnish. Internationally: played for Finland at the 2024 World Juniors (the youngest player on the roster) and again in 2025; scored the golden goal in overtime in the 2026 IIHF World Championship final and was named man of the match.
What awards has Konsta Helenius won?
selected to the AHL All-Star Classic (2026) ; named man of the match in the IIHF World Championship final (2026) ; first star of the game Buffalo Sabres–Nashville Predators (20 January 2026).
How many points is Konsta Helenius projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 17 points in 59 games in 2026-27 (5 to 29 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Buffalo Sabres teammates
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